Unbeleivable Marinara Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this Unbelievable Marinara Sauce, a rich and flavorful recipe that combines simplicity with gourmet flavor. Made with sweet, velvety San Marzano tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes, this homemade marinara is elevated by the addition of fresh basil and a touch of creamy unsalted butter. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for dinner parties. Whether you're tossing it with spaghetti, layering it in lasagna, or using it as a dipping sauce for crusty bread, this marinara sauce delivers bold, authentic Italian flavor in every bite. Easy, quick, and absolutely irresistible!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 teaspoons Fine sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 4 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the oil. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Carefully pour the canned whole San Marzano tomatoes into the pan. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to gently crush the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
Step 4
Stir in the sea salt and granulated sugar. Bring the sauce to a low simmer.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Add the fresh basil leaves and the unsalted butter to the pan. Stir until the butter melts and the basil is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Step 8
Remove the basil leaves before serving. Serve the marinara sauce warm with your favorite pasta or as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 888.1 grams (888.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 724 |
| Total Fat 67.70g | 87% |
| Saturated Fat 20.00g | 100% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 2012mg | 87% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.20g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.20g | 26% |
| Total Sugars 22.00g | |
| Protein 7.70g | 15% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 96mg | 7% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 1390mg | 30% |
Source of Calories